JIMMY SERIES HYDRAULIC REBAR BENDERS — APPLYING POWER
CONNECTINGTHE POWER
1.The
2.The power plug on the pump is a
3.Connect the pump's AC power cord to a 115 VAC wall receptacle or portable generator (Figure 7) that is pro- tected by a 20 amp circuit breaker. For best results connect the power cord to a GFCI receptacle.
Since distance can affect voltage drop when using an extension cord,
NOTE ALWAYS make certain that the proper extension cord has been se- lected for the job. See Table 4.
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5.To apply power to the
Figure 7. Connecting The Power
DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS
During operation of this rebar bender, there exists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even DEATH!
To avoid these hazards:
NEVER use damaged or worn cables when plugging the rebar bender into an AC power receptacle.
Table 4. Cable Selection (60 Hz, Single Phase Operation)
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2.5 | 300 | 1000 ft. | 600 | ft. | 375 ft. | 250 ft. |
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5 | 600 | 500 ft. | 300 | ft. | 200 ft. | 125 ft. |
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7.5 | 900 | 350 ft. | 200 | ft. | 125 ft. | 100 ft. |
NEVER grab or touch a live power cord with wet hands.
NEVER stand in water and touch a live power cord.
WET
HANDS
POWER
CORD
(POWER ON)
10 | 1200 | 250 ft. | 150 | ft. | 100 ft. | ||
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15 | 1800 | 150 | ft. | 100 | ft. | 65 | ft. |
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20 | 2400 | 125 | ft. | 75 ft. | 50 | ft. | |
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CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage. |
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JIMMY SERIES HYDRAULIC REBAR BENDERS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (01/04/08) — PAGE 15